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Jake Andrews among 3 players claimed off waivers from Patriots

Jake Andrews among 3 players claimed off waivers from Patriots

The 2023 draft choice was part of Monday’s 90-man roster movement.

Three players waived by the New England Patriots on Monday found new rosters on Tuesday.

Offensive lineman Jake Andrews has been claimed by the Houston Texans, while outside linebacker Titus Leo and safety Mark Perry have both been claimed by the Tennessee Titans, according to the NFL transaction wire.

Each was part of the post-draft turnover in Foxborough to make room for the 2025 rookie class.

Andrews, 25, now joins a 90-man group overseen by ex-Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio. The Troy product had arrived at Gillette...

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Why Patriots’ Playoff Path Doesn’t Seem Crazy After NFL Draft

Why Patriots’ Playoff Path Doesn’t Seem Crazy After NFL Draft

The New England Patriots can totally be the No. 7 seed in 2025.

The roster in New England last year was bad. The current one won’t win a Super Bowl in the first season under Mike Vrabel, but it’s vastly improved after a productive offseason that should spark major change.

It’s a totally new look under Vrabel. With Tuesday’s release of long-snapper Joe Cardona, the Patriots do not currently have a Super Bowl champion on the roster. While there’s shades of New England’s championship history with Vrabel, it’s a totally clean slate on the roster than can build a new...

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Julian Edelman reacts to Patriots releasing long snapper Joe Cardona

Julian Edelman reacts to Patriots releasing long snapper Joe Cardona

The veteran long snapper was let go by the team on Tuesday.

The New England Patriots’ longest-tenured player was handed his walking papers on Tuesday. Joe Cardona, who had served as the team’s long snapper since entering the NFL as a fifth-round draft choice in 2015, was released on Tuesday. After the news of the move broke, former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman took to social media to pay his respects to the 33-year-old:

Joe embodied the Patriot way. He was a great teammate on the field, but even an even better guy off the field. Looking forward to...

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Former NFL Exec Advises ‘Don’t Sleep’ On This Patriots Draft Pick

Former NFL Exec Advises ‘Don’t Sleep’ On This Patriots Draft Pick

It seems like everyone is clamoring about how well the New England Patriots did in last week’s NFL draft.

Despite all the criticism about his arm length in the lead-up to the marquee offseason event, Will Campbell received his flowers. So did New England’s second-round pick in Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson with Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard throwing major praise his way. Ex-NFL quarterback turned analyst Chris Simms got into the act, too, gushing about Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams after the Patriots picked him in the third round.

But there is at least one Patriots...

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Patriots release long snapper Joe Cardona after 10 seasons

Patriots release long snapper Joe Cardona after 10 seasons

The 2015 draft choice held the longest tenure on the roster.

The longest tenure left in Foxborough has reached its end.

The New England Patriots announced the release of long snapper Joe Cardona on Tuesday, ending a run that spanned 10 campaigns as well as Super Bowl LI and LIII rings.

Cardona, 33, arrived in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft at No. 166 overall. The Navy Midshipmen product would go on to appear in 160 games in the regular season, amassing 1,435 snaps on special teams along with 20 tackles and a forced fumble. The stay also...

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Patriots Release Captain, Longest-Tenured Player On Roster

Patriots Release Captain, Longest-Tenured Player On Roster

The writing was on the wall for New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona.

The Patriots released Cardona on Tuesday just days after they surprisingly selected his replacement in Vanderbilt’s Julian Ashby in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cardona, 33, was the longest-tenured player on New England’s roster and the Patriots parting ways with him further signals the changing of the guard taking place in Foxboro this offseason. Cardona spent the last 10 seasons with the franchise and was a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams.

“Thank you for your commitment and dedication, Joe,” the Patriots [posted...

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Patriots Veteran Teases New Wrinkles Surrounding Drake Maye

Patriots Veteran Teases New Wrinkles Surrounding Drake Maye

The New England Patriots aren’t going to hold anything back from Drake Maye in 2025.

It’s time for the organization to see whether the kid is going to sink or swim.

Maye had a tremendous rookie season, despite having something of a leash on him at all times throughout 2024. Alex Van Pelt admitted as much, with the former offensive coordinator choosing not to incorporate certain concepts as a way to keep his rookie healthy and focus on the development of more fundamental aspects to his game.

New England should be thrilled that he approached it that way, but now...

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Fantasy Mock Draft Offers Harsh Reminder About Patriots Offense

Fantasy Mock Draft Offers Harsh Reminder About Patriots Offense

The vibes in New England are high, and understandably so. The Patriots should be excited about the work they did in NFL free agency and the 2025 draft.

However, don’t let those moves distract you from the distinct possibility that Mike Vrabel’s side won’t be a very good football team this season. And much of those potential struggles could be due to a lingering difficulty to put up points.

Yes, Drake Maye and company should be an improved group in 2025. But that’s not a high bar to clear, as the Patriots offense was a complete trainwreck in its lone...

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Josh McDaniels adding new wrinkles to Patriots offense thanks to Drake Maye

Josh McDaniels adding new wrinkles to Patriots offense thanks to Drake Maye

McDaniels is adapting his offense to fit Drake Maye’s preferences.

As Austin Hooper returned to the New England Patriots prior to free agency, he knew what he’d be getting into despite the changes on staff. After spending the 2022 season playing for Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans, Hooper signed with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023 season.

Now back in McDaniels’ offense in New England, the offense and terminology is starting to come back to the forefront of the tight end’s mind — along with some specific new wrinkles centered around a certain quarterback.

“[McDaniels is]...

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TreVeyon Henderson Could Revolutionize Famed Patriots Role

TreVeyon Henderson Could Revolutionize Famed Patriots Role

The New England Patriots added tons of talent during the 2025 NFL Draft, so we decided to take a more in-depth look at their selections and see how they can help the franchise move into a new direction. TreVeyon Henderson is first up!

The Patriots have built championship-caliber offenses around these guys…

Kevin Faulk got it all started in the early 2000s, biting the bullet and accepting a role that he originally wanted no part of before becoming a franchise fixture. Danny Woodhead and Shane Vereen helped keep things afloat, bringing a new level of athleticism as the role became...

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Patriots had the most popular draft in the NFL

Patriots had the most popular draft in the NFL

The aggregate of 24 post-draft grades shows that New England reigns supreme.

The New England Patriots ended the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 players added to their roster. Quantity is not the only defining feature of the team’s rookie class, however: it also received widespread praise for the quality of prospects brought aboard.

In fact, according to a recent breakdown by NFL analyst René Bugner, the Patriots had the most popular draft in the league when viewed through the eyes of post-draft grades.

Looking at 24 different evaluators, New England earned a GPA of 3.67 to narrowly beat out the...

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Patriots Insider Pinpoints ‘Smoking Gun’ Of Apparent Bill Belichick Email

Patriots Insider Pinpoints ‘Smoking Gun’ Of Apparent Bill Belichick Email

The fallout of Bill Belichick’s CBS interview has been weird, to say the least.

Belichick went on a press tour to promote his new book, “The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football.” Part of that tour included an interview with “CBS News Sunday Morning,” which featured an awkward interaction about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

However, the moment that caught everyone’s attention was Jordon Hudson shutting down a question about her relationship with Belichick. According to TMZ, that wasn’t the only time the 24-year-old chimed in while sitting off-set.

There was immediate backlash to the interview,...

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